Wayne Rose

Minden, Ontario, Canada

Title: Raku with Horsehair and Ferric Chloride

Year of Creation: 2008

Glaze: Raku clear crackle (interior) with raw clay treated with ferric chloride and horsehair (exterior)

Clay Body: Smooth raku clay

Dimensions: Height 12 inches, Width 6 inches

Artist's Statement: I love to experiment with new materials in my quest to enhance my work in raku. This is a brand new process which combines two established raku techniques. After a spray of ferric chloride, I apply horsehair. On my piece the technique is used on raw clay.